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Greenburgh board reviews ADU local law edits, debates size threshold and parking safeguards ahead of March 26 hearing
Summary
Staff presented corrections and clarifications to the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) local law and the board debated a 10,000-square-foot lot-size minimum versus a lower threshold or a sunset clause; staff said public hearings and townwide mailings are scheduled before final adoption.
Gary Tucaine, commissioner of the Department of Community Development and Conservation, outlined three edits to a proposed ADU local law during the March 18 Greenburgh town board work session: clarifying "on-street" versus "off-street" parking language, removing an obsolete supplementary zoning map, and fixing a numbering/typographical error.
Tucaine said the draft gives planning staff discretion to flag lots where lack of on-street parking or narrow street width could make ADUs inappropriate and that applications will be referred to fire, traffic and planning staff for review. He said the proposed edits and graphics will be included in a townwide mailing ahead of the public hearing slated for March 26.
Board members debated lowering the lot-size minimum from 10,000 to 7,500 square feet and discussed a potential one-year sunset review to test implementation. Supporters of the larger minimum argued parking and congestion in smaller-lot zones (R-5 and R-7.5) warranted restrictions; critics said a pilot or sunset clause could allow the town to reassess inclusivity after a trial period. Tucaine said staff will consider numeric criteria where practical and consult special-permit staff and legal counsel to refine enforceable language.
The board directed staff to continue outreach with civic associations, provide local ADU examples and finalize the mailing and hearing materials.
